sacrificed

Example Sentences

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He dropped deep and ran wide, he sacrificed himself so that Hirst could be the one leading the line.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“When it comes to keeping the lineage of jazz in L.A. alive, there have been people who were selfless and sacrificed a lot,” Porter told The Times in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

These protesters sacrificed their own safety to secure something deemed even more sacred: their right to vote.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Several executives said the latest round of Barnes & Noble layoffs sacrificed years of institutional knowledge and led to confusion regarding the ordering process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Teaching fencing, he sacrificed some of his secret.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes